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Kudosity names Mitch Powell Director for Asia amid expansion
6 days ago
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Kudosity appoints Mitch Powell as Director for Asia, aligning with the global launch of its unified platform, aiming at robust expansion in Asia from its Singapore base.
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Australia's tech sector grapples with severe skills shortages
Last week
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productivity
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japan
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nz
Australia faces mounting tech sector challenges due to severe skills shortages, Hays report reveals, ranking the nation fourth globally for talent deficits.
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Winning students shine in FedEx JA trade challenge
Last month
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connectivity
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south korea
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japan
FedEx and Junior Achievement reveal the winners of the 2024 International Trade Challenge in Singapore, spotlighting innovative student ideas for a circular economy.
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Vistar Media expands into Taiwan with new strategic partnerships
Last month
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vietnam
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apac
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nz
Vistar Media partners with KanBan Culture and PilotTV to enter Taiwan, bolstering its out-of-home media marketplace across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Equinix invests USD $124 million in new Hong Kong data centre
Last month
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hyperscale
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power / energy
Equinix commits USD $124 million to construct its largest Hong Kong data centre, HK6, aiming to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Greater Bay Area.
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Syfe secures USD $27 million in equity funding to boost growth
Last month
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hong kong
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asia
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singapore
Syfe secures USD $27 million in latest funding round, bringing total to USD $79 million, despite Asia's lowest investment levels since 2015.
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FedEx expands International Connect Plus service to new regions
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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hong kong
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shipping
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japan
FedEx expands its FedEx International Connect Plus service to new U.S. and European destinations, enhancing cross-border e-commerce solutions for Asia-Pacific e-tailers.
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Tech Data to distribute Equinix solutions in Singapore & Hong Kong
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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digital transformation
Tech Data forms a strategic partnership with Equinix, becoming the first distributor of Equinix solutions in Singapore and Hong Kong to deliver robust hybrid multi-cloud solutions.
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DBS to launch Gen AI-powered customer service assistant
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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DBS to launch in-house developed Gen AI-powered CSO Assistant by late 2024 to boost customer service efficiency for 250,000+ monthly users.
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Felix Fok appointed Director of Global Equities at Jarden Wealth
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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nz
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london
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hong kong
Jarden Wealth appoints Felix Fok as Director of Global Equities. Fok brings 12 years' expertise from Milford Asset Management, enhancing Jarden's client offerings.
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Australian businesses face infrastructure challenges with Gen AI
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
A new survey by Console Connect highlights that rapid adoption of generative AI could strain existing infrastructure, with Australian firms facing the most concern.
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Cloudflare Q2 report highlights surge in global DDoS attacks
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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uc
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russia
Cloudflare's Q2 2024 DDoS Threat Report unveiled a 20% rise in DDoS attacks, with 4 million assaults mitigated.
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Travel businesses struggle with payments, report reveals
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Research on the travel industry's payment challenges for 2024 highlights the post-COVID shift in Singapore's customer payment preferences.
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SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.
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Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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payment technologies
Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.
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How businesses can strengthen defences against evolving cyberattacks
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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ai
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integration
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dark web
As cybercriminals exploit AI to amplify attacks, businesses are urged to upgrade legacy systems, integrate AI in security efforts, and enhance real-time threat detection.
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Survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use AI amidst burnout
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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it training
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digital transformation
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ai
A UiPath survey reveals 60% of Singapore workers use generative AI, positioning Singapore as a top adopter globally amid economic challenges and workload pressures.
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Rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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robots
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data analytics
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ai
Autodesk and Deloitte's joint report highlights rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector, with AI playing a crucial role for future growth.
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NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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martech
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insurance
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dhl
NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP’s 270-strong team.
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How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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community
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mental health
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entrepreneur
SafeWatch is redefining mental health care with its community-focused approach by combining tech, therapy, and support.